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Sugar Is Processed Differently in the Brains of Obesity-Prone vs. Obesity-Resistant Rats Neuroscience NewsLink between junk food and disrupted brain function Free Malaysia TodayHigh-Fat Diets May Break The Brain's Ability to Regulate…

Summary: The formation of plaques can cause the accumulation of spheroid-shaped swellings along axons near the amyloid plaque deposits. The swellings are caused by lysosomes, which digest cellular waste. As the swelling enlarges, it can…

Summary: Music can induce a range of emotions and help us to better understand different cultures. But what is it that makes us tune in to some songs more than others? Researchers say when we listen to a song, our brains predict what…

Summary: Social isolation is linked to alterations in brain structure and cognitive deficits. Additionally, social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia as a person ages.Source: The ConversationWhy do we get a buzz from…

Ever get the feeling you're talking to a brick wall when trying to communicate with your children?Well a new study suggests there may be some science to it, after finding that teenagers' brains start tuning out their mothers' voices…

In 2004, Mario Cibelli was preparing a 75-year-old patient for a big cardiac operation when the patient’s daughter asked for a quick word. “She explained to me how worried she was about the surgery,” says Cibelli, a consultant in…

When it comes to Alzheimer’s, these researchers say to trust your gut. A group of European and UK scientists conducted multiple studies to prove the link between gut health and the disease which causes…

Our brains change as we age and grow here on Earth. But what happens to the human brain after being in space for a long time?In a new study, a collaborative effort between the European Space Agency and Russia's space agency Roscosmos,…

A boost in bed could spell benefits both below and above the belt for those with erectile dysfunction. Pills like tadalafil, otherwise known as Cialis, increase blood flow by opening the arteries. It’s this…